Appointment and Removal of Chief Justice is a Package Deal – Ayariga
The Majority Leader of Parliament and MP for Bawku Central, Hon Mahama Ayariga has defended the handling of the Chief Justice’s position, stating that the President has acted within the confines of the law.
According to him, both the appointment and removal of a Chief Justice are governed by constitutional provisions.
Constitutional Package
Ayariga argued that the Constitution outlines both the appointment and removal of the Chief Justice as a single, inseparable process.
He stressed that anyone who accepts the position must also accept the constitutional procedure governing their potential removal from office.
Resource Allocation
Ayariga highlighted the need to adequately resource the Apex Court to ensure timely justice delivery across the country.
He welcomed the recent appointments to the Superior Court, describing them as a step in the right direction.
Economic Considerations
Ayariga questioned whether the country’s economy can sustain the growing number of judges being appointed.
He urged vetting committees to consider fiscal implications before approving nominations to the Supreme Court bench.
Source: Felix Nyaaba/expressnewsghana.com
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